Manual Handling Train the Trainer

Course Code: HSMHTTT130717V1-1
Duration: 1 Day
Target Audience: All staff who may provide Manual Handling guidance to colleagues
Min / Max Delegates: 6 / 12
Sector: Health & Safety

Course Aims: To engage staff in understanding the principles and practice of safe manual handling and be equipped to effectively pass this knowledge onto others

Course Objectives: By the end of this workshop delegates will be able to:

• Understand the reasons for reducing risk to the lowest possible level by applying correct manual handling techniques
• Understand dynamic risk assessment in relation to manual handling
• Understand the different learning styles and how to facilitate learning to all
• Understand the principles of “Tell, Show, Do”
• To be able to effectively present a Manual Handling course to colleagues

Format: Tutor led workshop with delegate participation in delivery of a mini presentation sessions

Assessment: Qualitative assessment by tutor in workshop, with tutor and peer review